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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 349.79 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 349.79 and 161.07 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 349.79 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/349.79 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 349.79 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 56,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,340.68/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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